Kenya
Nairobi Securities Exchange
Nairobi Securities Exchange
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ABOUT
Market overview
Summary
Headquartered in Nairobi, the NSE anchors East Africa’s largest economy and the “Silicon Savannah” tech hub. It offers solid liquidity and a diverse mix of financial and technology listings for the East African Community region.
History & context
Established in 1954 and formally recognized in 1991, it has gained attention through listings such as Safaricom and the adoption of automated trading systems.
Characteristics & key sectors
Safaricom accounts for a large share of market cap, with major banks such as Equity Bank and KCB Group also core. The market is often seen as a barometer for innovation in Africa.
Trading hours
09:30 – 15:00 (EAT) · Japan time roughly 15:30 – 21:00
Currency
KES (Kenyan shilling)
Official website
https://www.nse.co.ke
COMPANIES
Listed companies
| Ticker | Company | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| ALP.KE | ALP Industrial REIT | Unknown |
| ARM | ARM Cement | Unknown |
| ABSA | Absa Bank Kenya | Unknown |
| BOC | B O C Kenya | Unknown |
| BATK | BAT Kenya | Unknown |
| BKG | BK Group | Unknown |
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